The 16,801–16,900 most common English words

16,801disengagementthe process of withdrawing or separating from involvement in something.
16,802disownto refuse to acknowledge any longer as one's own; to reject all connection with a person or thing.
16,803divinelyin a way that is excellent or heavenly; in a manner relating to or coming from God.
16,804dormerA window that projects vertically from a sloping roof, typically with its own small roof.
16,805driftwoodpieces of wood that have been carried along by water and washed ashore.
16,806drivelNonsense; foolish or meaningless talk or writing.
16,807dyslexicHaving dyslexia; relating to a reading disorder that causes difficulty processing written language.
16,808dystopiaan imagined society or place where everything is unpleasant or oppressive, often due to totalitarian rule or environmental disaster.
16,809effeminateHaving qualities or characteristics regarded as typical of a woman; unmanly.
16,810electrolysisa process that uses electric current to cause a chemical reaction or to remove hair permanently.
16,811emotionlessshowing no emotion; having or expressing no feelings.
16,812emphysemaa chronic lung disease in which the air sacs are damaged, causing shortness of breath.
16,813endometriosisA medical condition in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus, often causing pain and fertility problems.
16,814excisionThe surgical removal of a part of the body or a growth by cutting it out.
16,815exogenousOriginating from outside an organism or system; caused by external factors.
16,816expandableAble to be made larger or extended in size or capacity.
16,817extractora tool or device that pulls something out or removes it from a place.
16,818faeriean enchanted, magical world associated with fairies and otherworldly beings.
16,819foreskinthe fold of skin covering the tip of the penis
16,820futuristA person who studies or predicts future trends, especially in technology and society.
16,821ganjaa informal term for marijuana or cannabis.
16,822genialFriendly and cheerful in manner; warmly pleasant.
16,823geophysicsthe branch of science concerned with the physical properties and processes of the Earth.
16,824goallessHaving no goals scored; ending with a score of zero to zero.
16,825gunnerythe art or practice of operating large guns or artillery
16,826hairdoA hairstyle, especially one that has been carefully arranged.
16,827headlongwith the head foremost; in a rush, without caution or careful thought.
16,828heuristicA practical problem-solving approach that uses experience or intuition rather than strict rules to reach a good enough answer.
16,829hickan unsophisticated person from a rural area; a country bumpkin.
16,830hombreA man; often used to refer to a tough or rugged male individual.
16,831homologyA state of being similar or corresponding in structure, position, or origin, especially as studied in biology or mathematics.
16,832humerusThe long bone of the upper arm, extending from the shoulder to the elbow.
16,833hypertrophythe enlargement of an organ or tissue from an increase in the size of its cells.
16,834icemanA person who sells or delivers ice, or a person who remains emotionally cool under pressure.
16,835incestuousrelating to or involving relationships that are unhealthily close or self-referential within a group, or literally involving incest.
16,836iniquitygrossly unfair or immoral behavior; wickedness.
16,837initiatorA person or thing that starts or begins something.
16,838ironcladcompletely firm and impossible to change or break; unassailable.
16,839joinera skilled craftsperson who makes furniture and wooden fittings by joining pieces of wood.
16,840kiddiesinformal plural word for young children.
16,841lactateto produce or secrete lactic acid, especially in muscle tissue during strenuous activity.
16,842lathera thick foam or froth produced by soap or detergent mixed with water.
16,843lugeA small sled used for racing down an ice track while lying face up.
16,844lumberjacka person whose job is to cut down trees in a forest.
16,845lyeA strongly alkaline solution, typically made from potassium hydroxide or sodium hydroxide, used in soap-making and cleaning.
16,846meldto blend or merge different things together into a unified whole.
16,847mettleA person's ability to cope well with difficulties; spirit and courage.
16,848militancyaggressive or combative support for a cause, often involving confrontational action.
16,849monochromaticconsisting of or using only one color or shades of one color
16,850motherlyHaving or showing qualities associated with a caring mother; warm and protective.
16,851nightstanda small bedside table used to hold items such as a lamp, clock, or book.
16,852northernmostsituated furthest in the direction of the north.
16,853okeyAn informal way of saying 'okay'; expressing agreement or approval.
16,854opticallyin a way that relates to light or the sense of sight
16,855ousterthe act of forcing someone out of a position or place
16,856outdoto do better than someone else; to surpass.
16,857outliveto live longer than another person or thing.
16,858oxymoronA figure of speech that combines two contradictory or opposite terms.
16,859palmettoa small palm tree native to the southeastern United States and Caribbean regions.
16,860patronizeTo treat someone as if they are less intelligent or capable than they really are.
16,861phonologicalrelating to the sound system and sound patterns of a language.
16,862pinkishsomewhat pink in color; having a slight pink tint.
16,863polymorphismthe occurrence of something in several different forms or types.
16,864pontoona flat-bottomed boat or floating platform used to support a bridge or other structure.
16,865postoperativeoccurring or relating to the period following a surgical operation.
16,866pretrialoccurring or existing before a formal court trial begins.
16,867probationaryRelating to a trial period during which a person must prove they meet requirements.
16,868professorshipThe position or rank of a professor at a university or college.
16,869promontorya high point of land or rock projecting out into a body of water.
16,870pygmyA very small person, animal, or thing, often referring to a member of certain peoples of short stature or a smaller variety of a species.
16,871rearrangementthe act of changing the order, position, or structure of something
16,872refocusto shift attention or effort back to a particular subject or goal
16,873relevancyThe quality of being closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand.
16,874renegotiateto negotiate something again in order to change the original terms or agreement
16,875rivenDeeply split or torn apart, especially by conflict or disagreement.
16,876roanHaving a coat of a base color mixed with white or gray hairs, used especially to describe horses.
16,877rustleto make a soft, light sound like the movement of leaves or paper.
16,878sarcomaA malignant tumor arising from connective tissues such as bone, muscle, or fat.
16,879secretarialrelating to the work or role of a secretary.
16,880secreteto produce and release a substance from a cell, gland, or organ.
16,881spillwaya channel or passage built to carry away excess water from a dam or reservoir.
16,882standardizeto make something conform to a fixed standard or uniform system.
16,883straplessHaving no straps, especially referring to a garment that stays up without shoulder straps.
16,884stupora state of near-unconsciousness or greatly dulled senses, often caused by shock, substance use, or illness.
16,885subcontractora person or company that is hired by a main contractor to perform a specific part of a larger project.
16,886systolicrelating to the phase of the heartbeat when the heart muscle contracts and pumps blood out.
16,887tarantulaa large, hairy spider found in warm regions, often kept as a pet.
16,888terna seabird related to gulls, typically smaller and more slender, known for its sharp beak and graceful diving ability.
16,889tetraa small, brightly colored freshwater fish popular in aquariums, belonging to the family Characidae.
16,890tightropea tightly stretched rope or wire on which acrobats balance; used figuratively for a risky or difficult situation requiring careful balance.
16,891trailblazera person who is the first to do something or open up a new area of activity; a pioneer.
16,892translocationThe movement or transfer of something (an organism, chromosome segment, etc.) from one location to another.
16,893trepidationa feeling of fear or anxiety about something that may happen
16,894unanticipatednot expected or foreseen beforehand.
16,895unblockto remove something that is blocking or obstructing a passage, pipe, or function so that it can work freely again.
16,896unionismThe principle or practice of forming or joining trade unions to protect workers' interests.
16,897unsavoryDisagreeable, unpleasant, or morally offensive.
16,898unselfishcaring more about others' needs than your own; not selfish.
16,899unsoundnot safe, reliable, or based on good reasoning; weak or flawed.
16,900unverifiednot confirmed or proven to be true.